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What is a Freeport?

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss recently announced that the UK would create up to 10 freeports in the UK. She stated that they would create ‘thousands of jobs”. “Freedoms transformed…

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Brexit Planning Workshop for Importers & Exporters

In 2016 Boris Johnson, now the UK Prime Minister stated that: “We are proud to be running some workshops with the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce to help local…

A Canada Style FTA post Brexit – What are the Positive and Negatives from this Arrangement?

In 2016 Boris Johnson, now the UK Prime Minister stated that: “I think we can strike a deal [with the EU] as the Canadians have done based on trade and…

Why you should Hire a Customs Broker before Brexit

Once the United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union, we will no longer be a part of the EU Customs Area. This has many implications, largely that the UK will…

Reports of a Post Brexit Free Trade Agreement Between the UK and USA

There has been a lot of talk in the media about a US / UK Free trade agreement post Brexit. Recent reports suggest that if Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister this…

10 Things you need to know about the Customs Clearance Process

Customs can be a confusing process for those who have never shipped goods before. If you’re looking to send goods overseas or you’re importing goods into the UK, here are…

Improved Routes to China for UK!

Great news for customers who are regular exports to China or looking to export to China in the future! Heathrow will now offer a new service to Chengdu the 12th Chinese route…

Shipments that are Appropriate for Road Freight

Are you looking to transport goods around the UK and Europe? If so, road freight might be the best option for you. With a number of solutions available, including pallet and out-of-gauge…

Who should be Responsible for Tariff Codes also known as Commodity Codes and HS Codes at Import?

The answer is normally you as the importer of record. Unfortunately, some customers often assume wrongly that their supplier is responsible for ensuring the correct HS code is declared at…

International Holidays that Affect your Supply Chain

When focusing on the small details of freight shipping, it can be easy to sometimes forget about upcoming international holidays that can affect your supply chain. A reliable freight forwarding…

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